2:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And let’s give it up for Coach Pitino and the National Champion, the Louisville Cardinals. (Applause.) Now, I have to start by recognizing…
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, OFA! (Applause.) Thank you. All right, everybody, sit down, sit down. Thank you. You get me embarrassed. (Laughter.) It is good to see all of…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 8:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. We’re among friends here; we don’t have to be too formal.…
In this week’s address, President Obama discusses the Senate’s confirmation of Rich Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB is an independent watchdog set up to protect families from irresponsible behavior in the financial sector –…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your questions and is very much looking forward to the session. …
George Washington University Washington, D.C. 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you for offering the venue here at GW. You’re always generous,…
East Room 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you so much, everybody. I want to thank Morgan for that introduction. And I want to thank all of you for being here. There are…
Columbia College Chicago, Illinois 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home…
State Dining Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, for decades, the middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy, and that allowed us to all grow together. Hard work paid off. Responsibility was rewarded. It…
East Room 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everybody. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Twenty-three years ago, President George H.W. Bush began a tradition. He knew that across the country every…
